Mastersystem

Mastersystem were a British rock supergroup composed of two sets of brothers, who were members of the groups Frightened Rabbit (including the late Scott Hutchison), Editors and Minor Victories. They released their debut album, Dance Music, on 6 April 2018 to critical acclaim.[1] The band began a UK tour supporting the album in April 2018. Further summer dates and a plan for a wider tour later in the year were halted after the passing of Scott Hutchison in May.

This article is about the British rock band. For the video game console, see Master System.

Mastersystem
Years active2018
LabelsPhysical Education
Past members
Websitemastersystemband.com

Mastersystem released the music video for their final single, "Old Team", in November 2018.[2]

Origin

The Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit recorded their fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, in a house in the Scottish Highlands in 2012. During this time, brothers Scott and Grant Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit befriended Justin and James Lockley of Hand Held Cine Club, who asked if they could accompany Frightened Rabbit and record their album process.[3]

Upon release of Dance Music, Scott confided that the band had originally been named "Old Team" in acknowledgement all four band members being timed served artists in the music industry.[4]

Members

Songwriting

The band worked on the instrumental and lyrical writing processes separately, with Scott penning the lyrics only after tracks had been developed by the other members of the band (Grant, Justin and James).[5] This is in contrast to other projects fronted by Scott (Frightened Rabbit and Owl John), where Scott was a core element of the instrumental songwriting.

Discography
  • Dance Music (Physical Education Recordings, 2018)

References
  1. Andrew Trendell (5 April 2018). "Mastersystem - 'Dance Music' Review". NME. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  2. Alston, Trey (5 November 2018). "Scott Hutchison's Band Mastersystem Release Video for Their Final Single: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  3. Steinberg, Charles (28 April 2018). "Mastersystem – Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) on His Supergroup's Debut Album". Under the Radar. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  4. "Track-by-Track Guide: Mastersystem on their phenomenal 'Dance Music' LP". GoldFlakePaint. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  5. "Track-by-Track Guide: Mastersystem on their phenomenal 'Dance Music' LP". GoldFlakePaint. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2022.


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